ASSE, the American Society of Safety Engineers
www.asse.org
Founded in 1911, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Based in Des Plaines, Illinois, ASSE has 30,000 members who manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and environmental issues in all industries, government, labor and education. ASSE is a global organization that works to advance the technical, scientific, managerial and ethical knowledge and skills of occupational safety, health and environmental professionals, and is committed to protecting people, property and the environment.
DuPont
www.dupont.com
My employer since 1969, and has supported my work in electrical safety. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.
ESFI, the Electrical Safety Foundation International
www.esfi.org
The Electrical Safety Foundation International was founded in 1994 in a joint effort by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Foundation was established to promote electrical safety in the home, school and workplace through public education about electrical hazards and the preventative measures we can take to avoid property damage, litigation, personal injury and death due to electrical accidents. The foundation's main annual activity is sponsorship and promotion of May as National Electrical Safety Month.
IAS, the IEEE Industry Applications Society
www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/ias/index.php
One of the 39 societies of the IEEE, the IAS has as its mission the advancement of the theory and practice of electrical and electronic engineering in the development, design, manufacture and application of electrical systems, apparatus, devices and controls to the processes and equipment of industry and commerce; the promotion of safe, reliable and economical installations; industry leadership in energy conservation and environmental health and safety issues; the creation of voluntary engineering standards and recommended practices; and the professional development of its membership. The IAS supports more than 20 annual technical conferences and more than 50 regional chapters around the world
I&CPSD, the IEEE IAS Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Department
http://www-ee.uta.edu/icps/
I&CPSD encompasses 5 technical committees that focus on power system distribution in industrial and commercial facilities. It provides stewardship over the IEEE Color Book Standards, a collection of 13 standards covering aspects of power system design, analysis, protection, operation, maintenance and safety. Its flagship conference is the annual IEEE IAS Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference
IEEE, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
www.ieee.org
The IEEE, a non-profit organization, is the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology. With 365,000 members, IEEE promotes the engineering process of creating, developing, integrating, sharing, and applying knowledge about electro and information technologies and sciences for the benefit of humanity and the profession.
IEEE Electrical Safety Resource Center
www.standards.ieee.org/esrc/index.html
The Electrical Safety Resource Center provides a portal for information on standards, conferences and other resources on electrical safety available through IEEE
IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop
www.ewh.ieee.org/cmte/ias-esw/
Sponsored by the Industry Applications Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., the IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop is a transnational technical forum organized by the IEEE IAS Petroleum & Chemical Industry Committee. It was founded in 1991 with the mission to accelerate application of breakthrough improvements in human factors, technology, and managing systems that reduce risk of electrical injuries; stimulate innovation in overcoming barriers; and change and advance the electrical safety culture to enable sustainable improvements in prevention of electrical accidents and injuries.
IEEE Yellow Book, The IEEE Guide for Maintenance, Operation and Safety of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems.
http://shop.ieee.org/ieeestore/product.aspx?product_no=SH94676
The IEEE Yellow Book provides plant engineers with a reference source for the fundamentals of safe and reliable maintenance and operation of industrial and commercial power systems, regardless of system size or complexity. The most effective utilization of the information contained in this guide would be its inclusion in a long-term maintenance and operation strategy that is tailored to the individual needs of each power system. This strategy would ensure long-term reliability and would include a procedure for auditing performance. To ensure the safety, reliability, maintenance, and operation of systems, the IEEE Yellow Book establishes specific procedures. Information is provided to offer guidance for the establishment of administrative and control procedures, as well as the organizational capabilities necessary to ensure reliable system operation. The level of performance reliability is stressed and several maintenance strategies are reviewed, including record-keeping, testing and inspection methods, and auditing maintenance and operation performance. Several chapters in the book are entirely devoted to safety issues, such as the review of safety equipment and recommendations for the management of unusual or hazardous activities.
NFPA, the National Fire Protection Association
www.nfpa.org
Established in 1896, NFPA serves as the world's leading advocate of fire prevention and is an authoritative source on public safety. NFPA's 300 codes and standards influence every building, process, service, design, and installation in the United States, as well as many of those used in other countries.
NFPA70E, The Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=70E
This standard addresses those electrical safety requirements for employee workplaces that are necessary for the practical safeguarding of employees in their pursuit of gainful employment.
PCIC, the IEEE IAS Petroleum and Chemical Industry Committee
www.ieee-pcic.org
One of the 18 technical committees of the IEEE IAS, the PCIC provides an international forum for the exchange of electrical applications technology related to the petroleum and chemical industry. It has been a leader in promoting dialog and advancements in electrical safety. Its products include conferences, standards, and professional development tutorials of interest to professionals in the industry. Its flagship conference is the IEEE IAS Petroleum and Chemical Industry Technical Conference.